Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Development Plan Document

Disagree

I wish to comment on the above proposed site at The Lodge, Water lane, Bearsted ,Thurnham. I reside at XXXX, Thurnham which is within a close proximity to the site I provide my full details below but do not wish my name or address to be published. I object to the proposed site C4S (008) on the following grounds: Residential Amenity As a result the close proximity will have an adverse affect on the Gypsy and Traveller Community residents themselves residing there. They should not have to suffer noise and pollution as this would impact on an individuals health, in particular young children residing or visiting the location. There are other sites in more suitable locations that would avoid this risk to their health. Article 8 of the European Court of Human Rights may be breached as an individual could be directly or seriously affected by noise or pollution. The proposed site is sandwiched in between and close to the M20 motorway and busy train line. Highways and Access The volume of Traffic will increase if the site is approved and road safety compromised. Water lane is a quiet country lane used by members of the public including myself as a pedestrian and on horseback. There has been a double fatality on Thurnham lane (which is similar to Water Lane and close by) whereby the driver was recently convicted of causing death by dangerous driving. Landscape Impact The provision of dwellings and vehicles at this location will have a visual impact on my leisure time as detailed below I use the area as a public leisure amenity for countryside walks due to its location away from traffic and pollution. The location provides me visual benefits due to its rural character and as an open area as such as its unspoilt beauty enhances my wellbeing.